Don't miss out on the best photos at Seljalandsfoss waterfall
Admission to Seljalandsfoss is not free
Please be informed that there is a mandatory entrance fee for visiting Seljalandsfoss waterfall. The minimum cost for entry by an ordinary family car is ISK 1,000 ($6.00) and is collected at the parking lot entrance. The fee is processed through an application provided by Parka, which has received criticism due to its poorly designed user interface. Additionally, your entrance and license plates are monitored by surveillance cameras.
Regrettably, despite the collection of relatively high fees, the parking infrastructure, pathways, information services, and, least of all, restroom facilities do not meet expected standards.
Few places that are popular tourist attractions in Iceland are photographed more than Seljalandsfoss waterfall. There are many reasons, as anyone can see just by doing an image search on Google. To begin with, it is, without a doubt, a beautiful waterfall and an astonishing creation of nature. It is located by the Ring Road in Iceland and is easily accessible to anyone who has a car. If you are traveling the south region or the full Ring Road, you can't miss it. It is also near the foot of the famous volcano Eyjafjallajökull. Last but not least, it is a joy to photograph, as the result is often stunning. Seljalandsfoss is also a very friendly waterfall, not too small and not large and intimidating with the high volume of water.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall is beautiful from all angles
You can take photos of Seljalandsfoss straight in front of the waterfall, on each side, from above, from the slopes south of the waterfall, and even behind, and the result is almost always a beautiful photo. You can take a picture from behind as Seljalandsfoss falls over a large opening in the cliff, which also has a walking path behind the water. Walking the path and stopping to take photos from behind is a thrilling experience. From any angle, the Seljalandsfoss waterfall is always stunning.
The best time to photograph
For any time of the year, the best time to photograph Seljalandsfoss is from four to five in the afternoon if you want to include the sunlight. The sun doesn't shine on the front of the waterfall until the afternoon. Sometimes, it doesn't matter if the day is loaded with clouds. During winter, the daylight is only available for a short time. The best time of year to take stunning photos of Seljalandsfoss waterfall is from the end of May until the beginning of July. At this time, around 8 to 11 in the evening, the sun is low and is right in front of the waterfall. This is when all the beautiful photos from behind the water are taken with the sun shining with its orange color through the drizzle. So if you are planning a photographic tour to Seljalandsfoss this is the best time to take stunning photos.
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